Comparing our flush sash range: Infinity vs Residence 9

December 18, 2020

PVCu flush sash windows are designed to replicate the traditional aesthetic of timber windows. When closed, they sit flush in the frame to give a smooth appearance to the exterior of a property. They are regularly used in period property renovations and conservation area properties where tastefully replicating the original window style is essential.

Thanks to modern advancements in technology, today’s PVCu flush sash windows are almost impossible to differentiate, in terms of appearance, from their original timber counterparts. Years of research and design has gone into creating a modern window with a truly classic appearance.

PVCu flush sash windows can be specified with a range of period features to match the architectural era which they are designed to replicate. From Georgian bars and slim sightlines to realistic woodgrain effect finishes and traditionally styled hardware, today’s PVCu flush sash windows provide the classic timber appearance with the low maintenance and outstanding performance of 21st century engineering.

PVCu flush sash windows for trade installers

At Dekko, we supply two collections of PVCu flush sash windows to trade installers across the UK. Both Infinity flush sash windows and Residence 9 flush sash windows are designed to faithfully replicate the appearance of traditional timber windows. They both provide end-users with a wide range of benefits and can be custom designed to suit a selection of different installations.

If you’re a glazing installer, who regularly works on period properties and more traditional buildings, flush sash windows are an essential part of your product portfolio. If you’re more involved in modern property renovations or new-build projects, flush sash windows are becoming an increasingly popular choice with both developers and contemporary homeowners.

When you’re looking to offer PVCu flush sash windows to your customers, you want to make sure that you choose the best windows for your particular client base. To help you to make a fully informed decision, here are some of the features and benefits of Infinity and Residence 9 timber effect windows.

Infinity flush sash windows features and benefits

Infinity flush sash windows are designed and manufactured by Dekko. Their smooth corner weld is unique in the glazing industry and sets them apart from other flush sash windows. Any left-over plastic is pushed into the profile during manufacture to create a perfectly smooth timber effect corner joint. With Infinity flush sash windows, you can expect:

Infinity performance

• Window energy rating (WER) of ‘A+’
• PAS24 accredited high security locking
• Can accommodate double and triple glazing
• Unique night vent facility
• Water tightness rating of 900 Pa
• Air permeability rating of 600 Pa
• Wind resistance capacity of 2400 Pa
• Can incorporate acoustic glazing to maximise soundproofing

Infinity Appearance

• Ultra slimline frames
• Selection of Georgian bar configurations
• Available in a selection of realistic woodgrain finishes
• Selection of period hardware
• Innovative smooth corner weld
• Flush external contours
• Matching trims and accessories
• Authentic peg stay option

Residence 9 flush sash windows features and benefits

At Dekko, we are the UK’s largest manufacturer of Residence 9 windows. At our Cheshire factory, we have the capacity to manufacture hundreds of Residence 9 windows every week. Residence 9 windows are a luxury product which emulate the design of 19th century timber windows. With Residence 9 windows you get:

Residence 9 performance

• Window energy rating (WER) of ‘A+’
• Can accommodate 28mm double glazing and 44mm triple glazing
• U-values as low as 0.8 W/m²K – triple glazing
• U-values as low as 1.2 W/m²K – double glazing
• Achieves PassivHaus standards
• Glass bonding technology with internal beading
• 9 chamber design for superior thermal performance

Residence 9 appearance

• Exterior putty line detailing
• Selection of Georgian bar configurations
• Authentic cill detail
• Can be used in bay window installations
• Raised weather bar/mullion stiffener
• Selection of period hardware

As you can see, both Infinity flush sash windows and Residence 9 flush sash windows are industry leaders for both style and performance. At Dekko, we work with many trade installers who install both window systems and some who prefer one over the other. The ultimate decision will depend on which system is best for your customers.

The rise in popularity of luxury PVCu flush sash windows

There was a time when PVCu was viewed as the most cost-effective option and took a backseat when compared to other window materials. Thanks to new innovations in technology, PVCu windows now rival both aluminium and timber for their status as the premium window material choice.

Both Infinity flush sash windows and Residence 9 windows both provide end-users with a high-end window system which is designed to offer the most luxurious appearance and outstanding performance available today. With increasingly strict regulations on window performance criteria, both systems are perfectly placed to provide decades of excellence for trade glazing installers.

If you’d like to find out more about PVCu flush sash windows or any of Dekko’s products and services, get in touch today. Give us a call on 0161 406 0055 or send us a message online.